Dutchmen N Tense 2009
Model N Tense made in 2009 by Dutchmen got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and exterior lighting.
Model 2009
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
13V026000 | Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | from 10/05/2006 to 06/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 698 | MFR | Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | 01/24/2013 | 01/28/2013 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 grand junction; model year 2008-2009 victory lane and winners circle; model year 2009-2010 n'tense; model year 2010 freedom spirit and model year 2009 monte vista recreational trailers. the affected trailers are equipped with iota its-50r transfer switches. wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An overheated switch could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
08V268000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 08/31/2006 to 05/23/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 478 | 07/14/2008 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 06/18/2008 | 06/18/2008 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' these trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2008. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
09V236000 | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | from 10/01/2003 to 01/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2735 | 07/15/2009 | MFR | DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | 06/25/2009 | 06/25/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Dutchmen is recalling 2,735 my 2005-2010 n'tense, victory lane, winner's circle, wild thing, four winds, and dutchmen recreational trailers. these trailers contain a fuel dispensing system with a shut-off switch which is not spark protected and is mounted in the nozzle storage compartment of the fuel dispensing system. gasoline spilled on the switch, or gasoline vapors which might build up in the vicinity of the switch during dispensing functions, may create a fire or explosion if a spark is generated by the switch. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The resulting fire or explosion could result in serious burns and possibly death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will provide an ignition protected switch and insulated terminals to replace the current switch. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 9, 2009. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION | |||
06/06/2008 | 1 | 1 | |
Newly purchased 2009 eclipse milan 25 rks travel trailer, 30 foot long that had been pulled only 45 miles home from dealership had the frame bouncing up and down on the tire creating trailer sway and all four tires had been hitting and rubbing the frame of the trailer. manufacturer claimed only a few trailers had been made wrong, but i can tell by looking a pictures on the internet other 25rks are also too low to the ground. the dealership where i purchased it had two more identically dangerous trailers. the manufacture replaced an underslung axle with an overslung axle, but now the leaf spring shackles are jammed against the center hanger. they did not lube the new lube fittings nor did they use a torque to tighten the wheels. i video taped the entire process. i notified eclipse reps and the company that made the trailer frame that they should notify nhtsa, but i don't think they plan on it. the workers that changed the axle said they had been driving all around changing out axles for people that had bought them. again, this is an eclipse milan 2009 25 rks. *tr |